63 12 010 Removing and installing (replacing) left (Xenon) headlight

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WARNING: Version with xenon lighting system:
Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL

NOTE: If the retaining clip (2) is present, the central connector on the headlight cannot be disconnected!

Release screw (1) and remove retaining clip (2) if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clip And Screw

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Unlock and remove cover (1).

Fig 2: Removing Front Bumper Panel Cover

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NOTE: Work shown on the F30 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Carefully remove headlight (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Headlight

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Installation note:

Correctly install headlight (1) relative to holder (2).

ADJUST HEADLIGHT .

Replacement:

Fig 5: Locating Headlight Relative To Holder

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Installation note:

Rubber plugs (1) in engine compartment lid (2) must not be missing or damaged.

No cavity preservation may emerge from the rubber plugs (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid And Rubber Plugs

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Replacement:

Remount xenon control unit . See 63 12 861 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT or 63 12 860 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT
Remount ignition device with bulb . See 63 12 870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT or 63 12 871 REPLACING RIGHT IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT
Remount HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE
Remount LED MODULE FOR DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS